Class of 1997 15th Year Reunion Schedule
May 18-20, 2012
For the full schedule of all that is happening on campus during reunion weekend, please refer to the main Alumnae Association website. Class-specific or major activities have been bolded.
Important contact numbers:
Alumnae Association Office 413-538-2300
(for general reunion information or to request a shuttle)
Reservation questions 413-538-2624
Key questions/Dorm access 413-538-2624
Campus Police 413-538-2304 from a cell phone; 1-911 from a campus phone
Class of 1997 Breakfast Center for the weekend: Ham/MacGregor, Dining Room
Note: We will have a selection of crafts and activities (sidewalk chalk, bubbles, crayons) set up in MacGregor to keep little hands busy throughout the weekend.
THURSDAY, MAY 17
3-8 pm: Reunion Registration
MARY E. WOOLLEY HALL, NEW YORK ROOM, SECOND FLOOR
(Exceptions: classes of 1932, 1937, and 1942 should register at the Willits-Hallowell Center.)
FRIDAY, MAY 18
7:30-9:30 am and 11:30 am-8 pm: Blanchard Café open. Receive a 10 percent discount when you show your Alumnae OneCard.
BLANCHARD CAMPUS CENTER
9 am–9 pm: Reunion Registration
MARY E. WOOLLEY HALL, NEW YORK ROOM, SECOND FLOOR
(Exceptions: classes of 1932, 1937, and 1942 should register at the Willits-Hallowell Center.)
10–11 am: State-of-the-College Address by President Lynn Pasquerella ’80
ART BUILDING, GAMBLE AUDITORIUM
6-9 pm: Class of 1997 Pizza Party – MacGregor Hall – A class tradition! Pizza, beer, soft drinks and squeals of delights as we see old friends appear at the dorm. There will be activities for the little ones, a chance to make signs to cheer on the class of 1997!
9-11pm: Beer and Business Cards – Creighton Hall (aka The Hall of Jo-Jo) – Join the class of 2002 and 2007 in a cross-class social hour – a chance to mingle with other alumnae in classes close to us and to network professional connections. And your chance for a private tour of the NEW dorm!
9 pm: Reunion Registration Closes
SATURDAY, MAY 19: ALUMNAE DAY
7 am: Buffet Breakfast
Preregistration and ticket required
ASSIGNED BREAKFAST CENTERS
8 am–noon: Reunion Registration
MARY E. WOOLLEY HALL, NEW YORK ROOM, SECOND FLOOR
8:00 am: Distribution of parade accessory – MacGregor Hall
8:15 am: Class of 1997 and guests leave MacGregor Hall – Griffins to proceed to parade line-up – guests and family to proceed to 1997 parade-viewing spot.
8:45 am: Parade Line-Up – Please begin lining up no later than 8:45 a.m., and don’t forget your white clothes! Parade will take place rain or shine—clear ponchos will be provided in case of rain. Marchers not wishing to walk in the rain may wait in Chapin Auditorium, where the Alumnae Association annual meeting will be redirected (from the Richard Glenn Gettell Amphitheater), if it rains.
ABBEY/BUCKLAND CIRCLE
9 am: Alumnae Parade – While the Springfield Kiltie Band plays, loyalty class members in antique cars will lead the parade, followed by alumnae classes, alumnae relatives, certificate and graduate students, and seniors carrying the laurel chain. Parade will be held rain or shine.
FROM ABBEY/BUCKLAND CIRCLE TO MARY LYON’S GRAVE
9:45 am: Laurel Chain Ceremony
MARY LYON’S GRAVE
10:15–11:30 am: 140th Alumnae Association Annual Meeting – In celebration of 140 years of tradition and success, Mount Holyoke College alumnae, graduating seniors, and guests gather to honor the past and welcome the future.
RICHARD GLENN GETTELL AMPHITHEATER (Rain plan: Mary E. Woolley Hall, Chapin Auditorium)
11:30 am: Old-Fashioned Community Picnic
For alumnae, seniors, families, and guests – tickets required. Exceptions: The classes of 1932, 1937, and 1942 will have lunch at the Willits-Hallowell Center; 1962 will have lunch at its dorm headquarters.
SKINNER GREEN TENT
12:00 pm: Registration Closes – For assistance after noon, please see the receptionist in the Alumnae Association office.
MARY E. WOOLLEY HALL, FIRST FLOOR
2:30-4 pm: Class of 1997 hike up Mt. Holyoke with classmates and family – The park is a 10 minute drive from campus – we’ll meet at the Main Entrance – sign-up sheet will be available in the dorm. Meet at Skinner State Park to hike Mt. Holyoke for old time’s sake. Who’s to say we can’t have our own Mountain Day in May? We will pack some snacks but please come prepared with water and sun lotion for your family and appropriate walking gear. The mountain house is closed for repairs but the picnic tables are still accessible to enjoy the view. http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/skinner/planYourVisit.htm
5:30 pm: Class of 1997 – Class Photograph – Skinner Hall Steps
Please try to make this if you can, as it would be really sad if there were only a handful of us sitting Skinner steps! It is completely fine to bring kids and babies to sit-in on the picture – the more the merrier! We can all hope there will be some future MHC alums amongst the little ones!
6 – 7 pm: Class of 1997 Social Hour – MacGregor Hall
As a reward for sitting in on the Class Photo, delicious hors d’oeuvres and libations (both nonalcoholic and alcoholic) await you in the MacGregor living room and patio. Also, don’t miss out on our class Loyalty Awards which will be presented to 3 members of our class by Jane Zachary, the Executive Director of the Alumnae Association between 6-6:30pm.
7 – 8 pm: Class of 1997 Dinner – MacGregor Dining Room
Pre-registration required
8 – 8:30 pm: Class of 1997 Meeting – MacGregor Living Room
All members of the Class of 1997 are invited and encouraged to attend our class meeting. It’s an important time for us to catch up on all of our class business and to vote on our next slate of class officers!
9 pm-12 am: Class of 1997 Party – MacGregor Hall
Good times, old friends, great tunes – what more do we need to say? If you did not register for the Saturday night dinner there will be a $20 fee to attend the party.
10:30 pm: Senior Canoe Sing
LOWER LAKE
SUNDAY, MAY 20
7:30 am: Breakfast
Pre-registration and ticket required.
ASSIGNED BREAKFAST CENTERS
10:30 am: Mount Holyoke College’s 175th Commencement
Tickets are required for amphitheater or fieldhouse seating and are limited to seniors and their families. Closed-circuit telecast to Hooker Auditorium (Clapp Hall) and Blanchard Café.
RICHARD GLENN GETTELL AMPHITHEATER
(Rain plan: KENDALL SPORTS AND DANCE COMPLEX, FIELDHOUSE)
11 am: Sunday Brunch
For alumnae and guests. Tickets required. Limited tickets are available at the Willits-Hallowell Center for those who have not pre-registered.
WILLITS-HALLOWELL CENTER
Noon Checkout
Please check out of your room and dorm by noon. Leave your registration wallet (including dorm access OneCard(s) and room key(s) with name/dorm identifier card) in the black key-return box at your dorm headquarters reception desk. Please check your registration wallet for any personal belongings before turning it in.